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“RECOMMENDED – Alik furnishes a new perspective on one of the most famous events in American history . . . smartly underscores [Lee Harvey] Oswald’s faults while providing insight into his mental instability as seen through the eyes of his wife, Marina .”

“Vera’s play is wonderful heightened reality, august in its flow, and breathes at times like Chekov . . . It is amazing in its simplicity and movement . . . There is an extraordinary amount of work here . . . Run! Run! Run! And bring a mysterious comrade!”

“Julio Vera is a superb craftsman…there’s an active meta-theatricality in Alik that reminds one of a SALESMAN or GLASS MENAGERIE…This is a very smart playwright, knowledgeable about actors and dramatic action… The BIG QUESTION is set up in Alik and delivered by a pro…Much of the writing has a Chekhovian feel. I really love this play…solid relationships, theatricality, believable dialogue, ACTION.”

“The text of Alik has a maturity and sophistication that can only come with experience, intelligence, insight and a strong personal perspective…The two lead roles are fantastic…the progression of the four main characters is enthralling.”

“I think this play is remarkable. I’m amazed that no one has mined this particular part of Lee Harvey Oswald’s life. Alik seems like it’s the sort of meaty, important play that a company would want to premiere.”

“Structurally, Alik bears a resemblance, oddly enough, to Death of a Salesman…If a play is going to bear a resemblance to anything, let it be Death of a Salesman…the way it weaves up and back in time and place is truly masterful… These are fascinating characters who are in some ways dreadful, in others hopeful, in all ways human.”